Yolanda Pugh
@yolandapugh
I deliver virtual acute care, utilization review, and coordinated patient transitions.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I've supported acute care teams at Equum Medical as a Virtual Resource RN, using telehealth technology and EMR systems to conduct clinical surveillance, assessments, and urgent escalations.
I partner with bedside teams on admissions, discharges, critical chart review, and real-time clinical decision support while maintaining documentation that supports compliance, billing accuracy, and safe transitions of care.
At CGS Administrative and Bordeaux Acute Care Hospital, I reviewed medical necessity, audited records, coordinated care pathways, managed shift operations, and worked across providers, clinical teams, and insurance entities.
Across ICU, progressive care, medical-surgical, PACU, OR, and endoscopy settings, I've monitored high-risk patients, recognized acute changes, and educated patients and families through recovery and discharge.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Pre-op/PACU RN, Endoscopy
Medely Healthcare-Nashville Endosurgery Center
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Delivered pre-operative and post-anesthesia assessments, monitoring clinical indicators and providing patient education.
Virtual Resource RN
Equum Medical Acute Care
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)
Served as a virtual nurse supporting acute care units, utilizing telehealth technology and EMR for clinical surveillance and real-time decision support.
Progressive Care Unit, Medical Surgical, & ICU RN
Multiple Assignments
Mar 2019 - Jan 2023 (3 years 10 months)
Exercised rapid critical thinking and triage skills to recognize and intervene in acute clinical changes.
Charge Nurse and Clinical Liaison
Bordeaux Acute Care Hospital
Jul 2012 - Feb 2019 (6 years 7 months)
Coordinated care pathways, managed interdisciplinary communications, and oversaw shift operations including documentation audits and staff training.
Medical Review & Utilization Review RN
CGS Administrative (BCBS)
May 2010 - Jun 2012 (2 years 1 month)
Evaluated patient clinical documentation against medical necessity criteria to ensure compliance and appropriate level of care.
Pre-op/PACU/OR RN, Endoscopy
Nashville Gastroenterology
Jun 2005 - Jun 2008 (3 years)
Conducted pre-operative evaluations and post-recovery tracking for high-volume GI interventions, and provided discharge education.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Capella University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) degree.
Medical Coding Degree
Degree, Medical Coding
Completed a degree in medical coding.
Tennessee State University
Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
Earned an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing.
TN Technology Center
Diploma, Nursing
Earned a Diploma in Licensed Practical Nursing.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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United StatesAuthorized to work in
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